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EPE 550J

1970 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

6,904 mi
Last recorded6,904 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPE 550J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 6,904 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 6,285 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 6,285 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 5,280 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 4,802 miles

Near side rear battery not located correctly.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 4,801 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Near side rear battery not located correctly.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 4,092 miles

Oil leak

Transmission/Propshaft oil seal - Seeping

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 4,092 miles

Oil leak

Transmission/Propshaft oil seal - Seeping

Pass 23 Aug 2013 3,152 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 2,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 2,597 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 2,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 1,717 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 1,260 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsr b binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2008 98,742 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 98,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 146 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 146 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs slight corrosion

n/s jack mount corroded

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 26 Aug 2005 30 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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EPE 550J is a 1970 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPE 550J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EPE 550J registered?

EPE 550J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is EPE 550J safe to buy?

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